I have been working at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory full-time (More than a year)

Pros

- Incredible benefits package (including 10.5% at 2:1 403(b) match and free JHU tuition)- Flexible scheduling and time usage- Great campus and work environment; management funnels a lot of money and effort into making it a pleasant and enjoyable place to work- Strong culture of personal improvement, mutual support, and setting individuals up to succeed; line and senior management both strongly support (in execution and financially) continuing education and moving employees around to where they're happiest and can contribute most- Individuals allowed to rise to the level of their ability and comfort

Cons

- Common for low line management positions to be occupied by the best\senior technical expert in their section rather than the best manager- Relatively high-stress environment -- individual and collective workload and performance expectations limit downtime, and while there's not generally direct pressure from management the needs of job\programs lean on employees to regularly put in long hours or otherwise subvert personal schedules\desires to push through tough spots or busy periods

I have been working at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory full-time (More than 10 years)

Pros

The Lab has taken a proactive approach to embracing the future and encouraging innovative thinking by a variety of internal measures, programs, and competitions. They are committed to embracing hard challenges and are willing to train and mentor staff to aid that long term objective.

Cons

Some long days and tough challenges, but the environment is supportive.

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